Senior BJP leader from the Kashmir Union Territory G M Sheikh, also known as Zab, on Monday held a meeting in New Delhi with BJP leader Sanjay Vaniyak Joshi.
The meeting mainly focused on issues related to trade, business growth, and labour welfare in Jammu and Kashmir.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Speaking after the meeting, Sheikh said that traders and small business owners from J&K face many difficulties when they work or do business outside the Union Territory. He said that limited government support, transport problems, and poor access to national markets make it hard for traders to grow.
He added that trade plays an important role in J&K’s economy and needs stronger policy support and attention from the government.
Focus on Labour Welfare
Sheikh also raised concerns about the welfare of labourers from J&K, especially migrant workers and daily-wage earners working in other states. He said that workers should be paid their wages on time and must have access to social security schemes.
He stressed that workplaces should be safe and that labour laws must be properly followed so that workers from J&K feel secure and protected while working outside the region.
Boosting Local Employment
The BJP leader further said that local industries, handicrafts, small businesses, and youth entrepreneurship need to be strengthened. He said this will help create more jobs within Jammu and Kashmir and reduce the need for people to migrate for work.
Responding to the concerns, Sanjay Vaniyak Joshi said that he carefully listened to all the issues raised during the meeting. He assured that matters related to trade and labour welfare would be shared at the appropriate platforms for consideration.
Meanwhile, the Nationalist Front and the Awami Welfare Forum said they will continue to raise issues related to trade and labour welfare of Jammu and Kashmir at the national level.
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